Gebrüder Weiss has added Philippines to its Asian network, having officially launched its first ever office in Manila at the beginning of this month. The move reflects the country’s increasing economic significance: “The Philippines is the tenth largest economy in Asia in terms of gross domestic product. It has close foreign trade relations with the USA, China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, among others – all countries in which Gebrüder Weiss has an operational presence. In 2024, the country achieved an export volume of around USD 73 billion, while imports totaled just under USD 135 billion. Electronic products, consumer goods, food, and raw materials from the Philippines are in particularly high demand,” according to the company press release. With its Manila office, which is staffed by a team of 14, Gebrüder Weiss strengthens its Asian/Oceanic footprint, bringing the number of countries where it is actively present to ten: Australia, Greater China, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and now Philippines. In total, it operates in 36 locations across the region, employing around 800 staff. The Manila team manages international air and sea freight, customs, and domestic land transport. Manila’s strategic location – close to key seaports, an airport, and several free trade zones – makes it ideal for logistics. The company sees opportunities for growth in high-tech, automotive, and consumer goods logistics.
The new location follows hot on the heels of the logistics provider’s Thailand launch a few months ago.
Michael Zankel, Gebrüder Weiss’s Regional Manager for East Asia, and Oceania, explained: “The Philippines offers great economic potential. With this new country organization, we are creating additional transport connections for our customers to this high-growth market, while strengthening our network in Asia. In the coming years, we aim to expand our services, particularly offering logistics solutions for key industries such as high-tech, automotive, and consumer goods.”
